Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Milan

Touted as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city and the only vegetarian Michelin-star restaurant in all of Europe, Joia manages to live up to the hype surrounding it. Founder Pietro Leemann's 'non-violent' food philosophy guarantees that your dining experience will be as calm as the dishes you are served. Reflecting culinary brilliance, innovation and contemporary touches with its vegan and gluten-free menu, Joia floors its guests with each dish. A list of impeccable wines complement the menu, from Dom Perignon and Collard-Chardelle selections to several others.

Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia has raised the standards of Italian gastronomy since its establishment in 1962. The cuisine features a subtle nuance of authentic and modern Italian flavors that are a treat to the palate. Choose from a collection of fine wines that is sure to please the most sophisticated of palates. The kitchen is helmed by chefs Alessandro Negrini and Fabio Pisani who carry forward the tradition of the original culinary maestros, Aimo and Nadia Moroni. The interiors are bathed in white and feature gracefully set tables. The tasting menu is recommended.

All American Diner is a great place to enjoy American food. They have a wonderful ambiance with a 1950s theme décor inside. The eatery serves some superb, succulent grilled meats, fries and huge hamburgers to satiate those hunger pangs. The restaurant also serves delicious American-style sandwiches with Tuscan sausages. You will also find a few Italian meat dishes for those who appreciate local cuisine. The restaurant hosts regular events and music shows to take you back to the Golden era of the 1950s.

Spread across two floors, El Brellin exudes romance right from its waterside location to its elegant interiors. Set in an 18th-century building, it retains its old worldly charm with its polished decor, candle lights, a fireplace and crisp white tablecloths. This cafe and restaurant is known for its delightful Milanese or Lombardy cuisine albeit with their own creative twists that will surely wow you. Whether you dine inside or in the lovely garden, the whimsical setting of this place makes it one of the most preferred restaurants in town for a romantic meal. The restaurant also offers business lunches and happy hours for their patrons. Reservations are highly recommended.

The lively atmosphere and loud music of this place combine with typical, Argentine cuisine, cooked-to-perfection steaks, cocktails, shows and nice people to make this a lively place. There is a Happy hour every day with a large range of aperitifs. The kitchen is open until 1:30a and meat is imported directly from Argentina. A drink is obligatory.

Bussarakham is an authentic Thai restaurant located near Navigli, Milan. You would feel that you’ve been transported to some place in Thailand as you walk in through the doors with the interior all decked up to give you that feel — complete with a seating area on the floor. It also has quite a romantic setting with concealed lighting. The food, when served, is visually very attractive and tastes extremely delicious, too, along with fresh Thai flavors. They have a good selection of wines and beers to go with the food. Besides the popular dishes, you can also choose your order from the chéf’s choice of dishes such as Lamb-Beef Kofta Skewers, Meatloaf with Black Pepper, Wild Mushroom Bucatini — and more!